Tag: Lotus Evora 400

By far, the most powerful Lotus in production, the Lotus Evora 400 comes as superior as you have never expected from it. This beast is not only beautiful, but it is also flexible, mean and aggressive. So, let’s check it out!

This sweetie is geared with fresh and powerful supercharged and charge-gooled mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 unit that produces a total of 400hp (298kW) at 7,000rpm, which makes significant difference, compared to the old model that offers 345hp (253 kW), while the torque is increased to a total of 410Nm between 3,500 and 6,500rpm. I told you. This car is not only strikingly beautiful, but also strikingly powerful.

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Furthermore, Evora 400 is with 42 kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to the redesigned and completely aluminum chassis and restyled and changed lightweight components. The latest Lotus machine is comes also with even more beautiful exterior design. The well-known elegant, but still aggressive lines are present, along with that steadily-confident expression.

The vehicle is extremely capable and flexible, thanks to the fresh and revised springs, damper settings, Limited Slip Differential and a downforce figure of 32 kg at 242km/h (150mph). In fact, this is one of the fastest vehicles in class A to B and now it offers sharper and more focused driving experience. But at the end, you should see for yourself. This video captures vehicle’s character, aggression and passion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGUZH13X5nA

So, do you like it?

Lotus has finally announced the pricing of the fastest and most powerful car in its range, the Evora 400. The first deliveries will happen in August and this is when the lucky customers will enjoy for vehicle’s high levels of standard specification. Of course, the Evora 400 will deliver nothing less but the iconic for the brand handling, however in more efficient and dynamic way.

To remind you of car’s capabilities, it laps the test track at Hethel six seconds faster than the previous Evora S in a time of 1 minute 32 seconds. Better agility and more involving drive are playing a crucial role here.

Speaking in numbers, the maximum speed is rated at 186 mph (300 km/h), while the acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph happens in only 4.1 seconds. 4.2 seconds is for 0 to 100 km/h sprint.

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In fact, over two thirds of the Lotus Evora 400 is new. This includes also the powerplant. It is supercharged and charge-cooled mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 that is capable of generating 400 horsepower (294 kW) and 410 Nm (303 lb-ft) of torque.

In addition, car’s new aluminium chassis has resulted in a brand new interior, while the lightweight composite body has been significantly changed. And if you are impatient to know the pricing, official UK prices start at £72,000, while in the US the car will be offered for $89,900USD and in Europe – for €96,000.

For this amount of money, the customer will get AP Racing 370 mm composite two piece brake discs from, a Limited Slip Differential, automatic air-conditioning and infotainment system including satellite navigation. Of course, there is an option list, which includes automatic transmission, Alcantara or Leather trim upgrades as well as a “Black Pack” option with distinctive look.

Evora 400 is entering production in the summer with first deliveries in August. However, this happens only for those living in Europe. North Americans will get the car in December this year, while in China the first deliveries will happen in early 2016.

Source: Lotus